TORMACH CNCDiscus Tormach Personal CNC Machines Here!Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:29:18 +0000Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:29:18 +0000TORMACH CNChttps://www.hobby-machinist.com/
770 or 1100 ?Sat, 24 Feb 2018 04:38:49 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/770-or-1100.67084/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/770-or-1100.67084/invalid@example.com (BlueBird)BlueBirdHi guys. I have a gunsmithing shop with my friend. We have a MODERN 9x35 milling with a 14x40 lathe from MODERN Tool too. We do general gunsmithing with it and all is nice. We run the shop for 2 year now and we want to upgrade, we want to do something new.

We are thinking a lot about CNC machining. We want to make gun stuff like muzzle brake, AR parts, custom job on slide, etc.

I think the PCNC is the best for me. PathPilot seems to be user-friendly and we found a lot of documentation...

770 or 1100 ?]]>7Tormach Driver FailureTue, 28 Nov 2017 21:38:31 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tormach-driver-failure.63684/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tormach-driver-failure.63684/invalid@example.com (RJSakowski)RJSakowskiA couple of weeks ago, I was running a part on my PCNC770 when there was a strange loud noise during a z axis move. The noise only lasted a second and the program continued. There was a second strange noise and the head dropped about 1/4" further than programmed. A 1/4" carbide end mill plunged about .080" into my 5C collet chuck and cut a 1/2" long slot in the nose of my collet chuck, a 7/8" collet, and my workpiece before the E-stop killed the program.

I am upgrading from MACH3 to the new Pathpilot operating system and was wondering if any of you plan to upgrade or already have done so? I should receive my shipment from Tormach this Friday and hopefully will install over the weekend. I thought we could pass along any tips or other handy things we find with Pathpilot.

Kevin]]>10Convert Manual Troyke 9" Rotab to 4th axis on PCNC100Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:46:43 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/convert-manual-troyke-9-rotab-to-4th-axis-on-pcnc100.64052/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/convert-manual-troyke-9-rotab-to-4th-axis-on-pcnc100.64052/invalid@example.com (Cheeseking)CheesekingGuys,
I know this may be a beat up old topic but ya I'm looking at possibly doing a little Xmas break project of converting my manual 9" Troyke rotab for use on the 1100 S3.
I picked the rotab up at an auction years ago and only had use for it once on my BP mill. Since then the thing just sits under a bench collecting dust!
Mechanically it's pretty straightforward to design and fab a Nema adapter and make it. I also understand the issues and limitations of a worm gear drive, backlash...

Convert Manual Troyke 9" Rotab to 4th axis on PCNC100]]>2D I Y power drawbar for PCNC 440Sat, 10 Jun 2017 14:08:47 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/d-i-y-power-drawbar-for-pcnc-440.59458/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/d-i-y-power-drawbar-for-pcnc-440.59458/invalid@example.com (burtonbr)burtonbrI spent more than I should have on my initial 440 CNC package a few months ago, and I'm very glad I bought it rather than a manual mill, but I need to get it paid off before I can justify spending more money on more accessories, but seeing Tormach release the power drawbar for the 440 made me want it even more. $700 for the factory kit isn't bad but I thought if I could get a few components cheaper I could make one that suited my needs just fine it didn't look that difficult and I saw a few...

D I Y power drawbar for PCNC 440]]>7Automatic Air Compressor Relay For 1100Mon, 30 Jan 2017 00:21:31 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/automatic-air-compressor-relay-for-1100.50236/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/automatic-air-compressor-relay-for-1100.50236/invalid@example.com (Cheeseking)CheesekingWell as the title states I am thinking of hacking in a relay to fire up an air compressor only when the mill is on. The compressor is the GMC/California Air unit that Tormach recommends and is dedicated to the mill for power draw bar and incidental blow gun use.
I have a separate 20gallon compressor for the rest of the shop. So why the relay? Well I located the compressors and a dedicated 20A circuit at the far end of the shop under a workbench. So far it has worked out really nice...

Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk]]>5Just About Reached The Limits Of My Tormach 770Tue, 10 May 2016 21:37:29 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/just-about-reached-the-limits-of-my-tormach-770.41450/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/just-about-reached-the-limits-of-my-tormach-770.41450/invalid@example.com (09kevin)09kevinI machined a mounting plate for a friend who is putting a Jaguar rear end in a 68 Mustang. The stock size was 12 x 18 so I had to machine it in 4 operations, fortunately there were holes and slots I could dial in and pick up for my X and Y locations.

Kevin]]>9Tormach 440 Pcnc?Sun, 06 Mar 2016 03:37:25 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tormach-440-pcnc.44072/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tormach-440-pcnc.44072/invalid@example.com (ome)omeWas wondering how the latest tormach mill is , and how easy is it to breakdown to be able to get thru a 28" wide doorway and down into the basement shop.
I like rhe total enclosure, keeps the mess off my other tools and machines around my crowded, or over crowded shop.
Thanks in advance,
ome]]>25Tormach 1100 Vs Roland Mdx 540 For BeginnersFri, 04 Mar 2016 05:42:29 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tormach-1100-vs-roland-mdx-540-for-beginners.38178/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tormach-1100-vs-roland-mdx-540-for-beginners.38178/invalid@example.com (Sam Made)Sam Madejust joined the group and was wondering what your opinions are about the Roland mdx 540 vs the tormach 1100 for an absolute beginner.]]>7TormachSat, 27 Feb 2016 01:02:34 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tormach.10304/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tormach.10304/invalid@example.com (JPigg55)JPigg55Any opinions on the Tormach CNC mills ???]]>17Check BacklashThu, 18 Feb 2016 14:05:15 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/check-backlash.41436/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/check-backlash.41436/invalid@example.com (Blackhawk)Blackhawkbeen chasing play in this thing for a while, I did a video showing what I did maybe someone can spot what I'm doing wrong, thanks

I've been contemplating a Tormach for a couple years. I like the simplicity of the Tormach TTS, but would be interested in hearing from others that maybe have bought similar tooling elsewhere, or have their Tormach (or other CNC) differently. Obviously the referenced Z location is a plus. But I'm wondering about the repeatability of the TTS, since the R8 Chuck retracts into the spindle, when tightened. So it would seem that differing air pressure would cause the collet to...

Tormach, Tts And Other Tooling Systems?]]>24How To Install Pathpilot On A Non TormachThu, 10 Sep 2015 05:06:17 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/how-to-install-pathpilot-on-a-non-tormach.38338/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/how-to-install-pathpilot-on-a-non-tormach.38338/invalid@example.com (Contract_Pilot)Contract_PilotFound This Great Wiki on how to Install Path Pilot on a Non Tormach Machine.

Since it is Linux CNC based I am sure we will see many variants in the near future due to its GNU GLP source.]]>0Tormach ToolingWed, 26 Aug 2015 18:11:29 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tormach-tooling.37986/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tormach-tooling.37986/invalid@example.com (Blackhawk)Blackhawki don't completely understand the tormach tooling. If I go with it plus a butterfly air ratchet for a quick release do I need to remove the jam nut and shorten my life drawbar. Pic of drawbar below
]]>0Tormach Quality?Sun, 16 Aug 2015 19:33:38 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tormach-quality.19697/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tormach-quality.19697/invalid@example.com (wrmiller)wrmillerI am not doing CNC work, but am interested in Tormach's 5" machinist's vise, and was wondering what people here thought of their products/workmanship/quality. I know it's USA made and pricey, but if it's good quality and accurate, I'll pop for it.

Thanks,
Bill]]>45Tormach PCNC77OSun, 03 May 2015 16:30:41 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tormach-pcnc77o.22408/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tormach-pcnc77o.22408/invalid@example.com (09kevin)09kevinI’ve had my Tormach mill for about one year now, All in all I have been very happy with it

New in the crate

Setting up the stand

Unpacking the mill, It was nice of them to put a bow on it

We used an engine hoist to set the mill on the...​

Tormach PCNC77O]]>10Is the Tormach right for me?Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:48:39 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/is-the-tormach-right-for-me.25067/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/is-the-tormach-right-for-me.25067/invalid@example.com (SteveStash)SteveStashI have been shopping for a mini mill/engraver that will do the job that I have been doing on my Deckel pantograph. I have included a couple pictures as an example of what I do. The coin and electrode are about the size of a half dollar. I use a 15 deg. single lip cutter with tips [FONT=Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif]as small as .002"- .004". The design is only machined...

Is the Tormach right for me?]]>17Used Tormach TTS ToolsTue, 31 Dec 2013 21:59:05 +0000https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/used-tormach-tts-tools.19860/
https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/used-tormach-tts-tools.19860/invalid@example.com (jweaver72)jweaver72I found a set of used Tormach TTS tooling on another forum and was able to pick it up for $250.

It looks like a good deal to me but I am new to machining and I didn't know for sure. Figured I would post it here and see how I did.